March 29, 2024

Miss America Spends Time with Pax River Sailors

Laura Kaeppeler, Miss America 2012, visited Naval Air Station Patuxent River Thursday morning.

Security Lockdown Coming

Pax River’s security exercise will curtail base operations.

Brit Takes Spin in F-35C

RAF pilot completes first flight in the carrier variant of the JSF.

NAVAIR Wins Safety Award

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Naval Air Systems Command wins top awards for avoiding mishaps.

Budget Rumors Abound

Pentagon

Pentagon could cut 40 percent from weapons procurement.

Sailor of the Year

Petty Officer First Class Brian Richardson named NAWCAD Sailor of the Year.

Drones Flights Expanding?

FAA bill now in Congress could speed adoption of domestic drone flights.

Battlefield Cell Service

A joint demonstration proved that smart phones can be used to improve battlefield awareness.

Launch & Trap Teams Honored

Three Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment programs received NAWCAD Commander’s awards.

The Combat Dragon Lives

Funding for the light attack aircraft has been restored in new bill.